The Globe and Mail reports that the Canadian Department of National Defence is concerned that it could face a “backlash” over its spending plans to mark the Centenary of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War.
The Globe and Mail quotes an internal Defence communication, which says: “there is the risk of criticism for spending on commemoration instead of investing more in services and benefits for veterans”.
To read the full article, visit The Globe and Mail website here.
Date of article publication: 19/02/2014
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Posted by: Daniel Barry, Centenary News